The
municipal district of Soller covers around 44Sq km. This
holiday spot is situated deep in the heart of the Sierra de
Tramuntana mountain range. Soller area has the dominant
presence of the impressive “Puig Mayor”. Situated at 1445m
above the sea level this is the highest mountain in
Majorca
Puerto De Soller
Attractions
Holidays in Puerto de
Soller, an almost perfect horseshoe bay enclosed by two
headlands has abundant opportunities for enjoyment and
excitement. The original old town of Soller is just about 3km
inland from the port. The main road that connects port and the
town is shared with both trams and coaches. Holidays in
Puerto de Soller have interesting and enjoyable boat
trips around the harbour. Almost all major tour operators to
Majorca
incorporate this boat trip in their package. Summer months at
Puerto de Soller is very busy and crowded.
Locally known as
“Orange Express” the island’s tramway gives you the
traditional feel during your Puerto De Soller holidays. As the
tram’s route falls along the orange coves this is how it
got its interesting name. The main town beach is small with
limited facilities, so it is best suited to those who are
looking for a quiet atmosphere for Puerto De Soller
holidays. Mostly middle aged people who just love leisurely
walking and some breathtaking scenery are the type of
people that take Puerto De Soller holidays. Visitors can
use the town of Puerto De Soller as a convenient base to get
in to the mountains that surrounds the resort.
What you can do at Puerto De
Soller
The Majorca Tourist Information
Service is well represented in Puerto De Soller with two well
established offices. The latest and up to date information you
get here about the local events and attractions help you plan
all inclusive holidays in Puerto De Soller effectively. Your
all inclusive holidays in Puerto De Soller are never
short of adequate transport facilities. There is tram facility
every half hour that runs from port to inland town. All
through the day you have frequent bus service that takes you
to the city Palma. The timetable information for Majorca buses
is available on-line to help the tourists.
Puerto De Soller Fiestas
All
though the year, Puerto De Soller hosts several interesting
fiestas that would make people happy during their holidays in
Puerto De Soller. On January 17th, Saint Anthony’s day,
bonfires are lit and local people cook sausages on the fire
and they sing traditional songs dating back to ancient
medieval times. Holidays in Puerto De Soller could never be
better if you get a chance to be part of its some other
interesting fiestas like Procession and Carnival of Sa Rua and
Sa Rueta, Fira, Firo, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Fiesta of
Saint Peter, welcome in the summer,fiesta of Sant Bortomeu
etc.
The Balearic Museum
of Natural Sciences and Botanical Gardens are other inviting
attractions of Puerto De Soller holidays. If you are looking
for a feel of traditional Majorca way of life then Puerto De
Soller holidays are for you.
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allinclusive-holiday.co.uk written by Kalpana Sanyasi
Puerto de Soller holidays,
and travel guide.
